Archive · 19 Dec 2025
NTPC boosts capacity with 359.58 MW solar addition
NTPC, a big Indian power company, just added 359.58 MW of solar power to its system.
This makes their total power capacity over 85.5 GW.
They have big plans to grow even more, aiming to reach 149 GW by 2032 and 244 GW by 2037.
To do this, they will invest a huge amount of money, about Rs 7 lakh crore.
They are also working on different types of energy like solar, wind, and even green hydrogen.
This helps India use more clean energy and meet its environmental goals.
NTPC added 359.58 MW of solar capacity from projects in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Total commercial capacity now exceeds 85.5 GW.
NTPC aims to reach 149 GW by 2032 and 244 GW by 2037.
The company plans to invest Rs 7 lakh crore in various energy projects.
NTPC is expanding into renewable energy, storage, nuclear, and green hydrogen.
- Who
- NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation)
- What
- Added 359.58 MW of solar capacity, set long-term capacity targets
- When
- Recent addition, long-term targets by 2032 and 2037
- Where
- Gujarat and Rajasthan (solar projects), nationwide (operations)
- Why
- To meet India's power demands, strengthen renewable energy goals, and achieve Net Zero targets
- Capacity Added
- 359.58 MW
- Total Commercial Capacity
- 85,541 MW (85.541 GW)
- Renewable Target
- 60 GW by 2032
- Long-term Capacity Target
- 244 GW by 2037
- Investment Plan
- Rs 7 lakh crore
- Current Capacity Under Construction
- 32 GW
- Nokh Solar Project Capacity
- 78 MW (commercial operation)
